FAQ
Can I bring a cooler with alcohol and beer?
Yes if you are 21+ with a government ID you can bring a cooler with alcohol and beer. But glass and styrofoam are NOT allowed. Remember to take your trash with you when you exit the river. We have trash cans available for you to dispose of your trash when you finish your float.
How to reschedule my shuttle?
For any questions regarding bus shuttle services, float, and schedule changes or refunds, please email our booking manager at info@donsfishcamp.com
Refunds take between 3-5 business days to process.
How do I get my refund back for a bus shuttle?
It must be cancelled within 24 hours and you have to email the booking manager at info@donsfishcamp.com
Can we float multiple times?
Yes! Once your first time around floating has finished, you can go to the red building located at the top of the hill and pay $12 to float again. You will have to pay the $12 each time you finish the float and want to go again!
Is camping available?
Yes, camping is available. You will NOT have to reserve a spot to camp. You will arrive at Don’s and pull up to the Don's building to let them know you are there for camping and they will take your payment!
Do y’all have Camping and Floating packages?
We do not offer camping and floating packages.
Can you have cans on the river?
Yes, we just ask that you pick up all of your trash and keep the river clean!
Are there bathrooms?
Yes! There are bathrooms and showers on the property!
Can you bring a generator?
No, we do not allow generators.
Are there electrical hook-ups on the camp grounds?
No, there are not any electrical hook-ups on the camp sites, it is primitive camping.
Does Don’s sell rope?
Yes! It is $1 for 2 yards.
How long is the float?
The float normally takes about 2.5-3.5 hours to complete.
Do y'all accept credit cards?
Yes, we accept cash and credit!
Can you use your High school student ID for the discount?
Yes! We accept all High school and all College student IDs for the student discount. But these must be purchased in person at Don's. These tickets cannot be purchased online.
Is there a place to air up your own tubes?
Yes, we have BRAND NEW air compressors at the drop off site that are provided for y’all! We ask that you DO NOT air up your own tubes before getting on the shuttle for safety concerns!
Can you buy ice at Don’s?
You can get ice down at the 2nd building (near the bus shuttle pick up) along with any other items that you made need to make your floating experience great!
Can you rent coolers from Don’s?
Yes! We offer coolers to rent for $12.
Can you bring your kids on the river?
Yes, kids of all ages are welcome to float! Kids 6 and under float for free. It is a requirement that all children 7 and under wear a life jacket provided by their parents or care takers or they will NOT be allowed to float. But it is suggested for kids even up to 13 years old to wear life jackets especially if they are not strong swimmers. The river is a fun place but it is important to put safety first when floating the river.
Does Don’s rent out cooler tubes?
Yes! We have cooler tubes that you can rent for $10 and you pick them up at the drop off site.
Can you buy food at Don’s?
Yes occasionally we have food trucks that come down to the beach on the weekends!
Where do you get all of your tubes? Are there tubes with bottoms?
You can pick up all of your tubes at the drop off site after you get off the shuttle. No there are no tubes with bottoms, but you are welcome to bring your own tube!
Do you have to pay for an over 21 wristband?
No, we offer free over 21 wristbands as long as you provide your ID.
Does Don’s sell water shoes or life jackets?
No, we do not sell or provide those items. There is a Wal-Mart just down the highway if you need to get those! We HIGHLY suggest wearing a life jacket if you are not a strong swimmer.
Is there any place to hold keys or wallets?
We don’t offer anywhere to hold your keys due to our offices closing at 5pm, but we do offer dry sacks or waterproof phone cases that you can purchase at the red building!
Do you have to get on another shuttle after you get off the river?
No! You only have to get on the shuttle once. You get on a shuttle that takes you to the drop off spot up river and then you float back down the river to Don's.
Are dogs allowed to float the river?
Yes! We would love to see your cute friendly doggo’s! We just ask that you keep it on a leash and pick up after it. We strongly recommend that your dog wears a life vest for their safety.
Can you use a double tube?
Yes! You are more than welcome to bring any kind of your own tube as long as it can float. However with a double tube you still have to pay for the two people, not just the one tube.
Do you pay by car or by person?
You pay by person not by group. So for instance if there is a group of four in one car then you would pay for four individual tube rentals.
How to Purchase a Float Pass
You DO NOT have to purchase tickets online. You can purchase tickets when you arrive at Don's!
But for those who would like to purchase their wristbands in advance and skip the line the you get here, here are the 3 simple steps!
- Click HERE to Purchase Float Passes
- Select your date
- Select cooler tubes, coolers, and ice if you need to rent them.
For questions about reservation changes, please phone or email our booking manager at: (512) 357-1285 / info@donsfishcamp.com
How to Book a Shuttle
Here are 4 simple steps to book your shuttle!
Last day to book a bus is Friday at 3pm to book for that upcoming weekend Sat / Sun
- Click HERE to Book your Shuttle
- Select your date
- Select cooler tubes, coolers, and ice if you need to rent them.
- Put down deposit.
We will contact you the week of your float to workout any additions that you may have and to answer any questions that you have about your float.
For questions about how to book a shuttle or to book a shuttle over the phone or email our booking manager at: (512) 357-1285 / info@donsfishcamp.com
How to Make a Reservation to Camp
- Call the Camping reservations manager: 512-749-7972